Acts 27:17

English Standard Version 2016

After hoisting it up, they used supports to undergird the ship. Then, fearing that they would run aground on the Syrtis, they lowered the gear, and thus they were driven along.

Cross References

Acts 27:29

And fearing that we might run on the rocks, they let down four anchors from the stern and prayed for day to come.

Acts 27:41

But striking a reef, they ran the vessel aground. The bow stuck and remained immovable, and the stern was being broken up by the surf.

Acts 27:26

But we must run aground on some island.”

Acts 27:16

Running under the lee of a small island called Cauda, we managed with difficulty to secure the ship’s boat.

Acts 27:40

So they cast off the anchors and left them in the sea, at the same time loosening the ropes that tied the rudders. Then hoisting the foresail to the wind they made for the beach.